If you haven't caught Double-A Springfield yet, this weekend's four-game series is your only chance until April 29.

The Cardinals, who were 4-2 on their Texas trip, play host to the Los Angeles Angels' affiliate, the Arkansas Travelers, as North Division teams finally meet.

They'll play 32 times this season.

Familiar face

Because St. Louis optioned shortstop Pete Kozma to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Springfield is feeling the ripple effect.

That's not a bad thing.

The club is receiving middle infielder Luis Mateo, who won trust among coaches last season and leaped from utility role to starting shortstop. No corresponding roster move has been revealed.

There's Welly

Speaking of familiar faces, Arkansas' new manager is Phillip Wellman, who was Springfield's batting coach the past three seasons. The 2011 and 2012 clubs led or shared the Texas League lead in batting.

Wellman has led Arkansas to a 6-6 start to the season, including a 20-7 victory over Midland in the season opener.